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The Wellness Project with Des

The Wellness Project with Des

By Desiree Argentina

Welcome to The Wellness Project with Des, a safe space where we dive deep into the realms of mental health and wellness. In a world that's constantly bustling with activity and demands, taking care of our mental and emotional well-being has never been more essential. My podcast is dedicated to fostering open conversations about mental health, offering insights, and providing practical tools for cultivating wellness. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the intricacies of the human mind, share stories of resilience, and unravel the secrets to living a balanced and fulfilling life.
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105. Pet loss and grief

The Wellness Project with DesOct 20, 2022

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151. Generation Z Unplugged: A Teen's Perspective on Mental Health

151. Generation Z Unplugged: A Teen's Perspective on Mental Health

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Avery Grace about the unique mental health struggles teenagers face.

For detailed show notes and where to find Avery Grace: accordingtodes.com/151

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Mar 28, 202430:32
150. How a History of Trauma Contributes to Workplace Burnout

150. How a History of Trauma Contributes to Workplace Burnout

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Ann Diment about the contributing factors to workplace burnout and how to heal.

For detailed show notes and where to find Ann: accordingtodes.com/150

Want to work together? Schedule your free 30-minute consultation call:

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Show your love and support for the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee: buymeacoffee.com/thewellnessprojectwithdes

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Mar 21, 202423:14
149. How to Develop a Lucky Mindset

149. How to Develop a Lucky Mindset

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I I am talking with you about how you can develop a lucky mindset.

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Mar 14, 202411:16
148. Conversations about Mental Health and Disabilities

148. Conversations about Mental Health and Disabilities

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Michelle Steiner about how her mental health was affected by growing up with a learning disability.

For detailed show notes and where to find Michelle: accordingtodes.com/148

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Mar 07, 202417:33
147. Why your number one priority needs to be your relationship with yourself

147. Why your number one priority needs to be your relationship with yourself

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Erin Gray about the importance of self-love.

For detailed show notes and where to find Erin: accordingtodes.com/147


To get your free 30-Day Self-Love Challenge downloadable PDF: ⁠https://bit.ly/30dayself-lovechallenge⁠ 


Sign up for the free 5-Day Self-Love Email Challenge: ⁠https://bit.ly/self-loveemailchallenge⁠ 


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I would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to leave a review for my podcast on iTunes and/or Spotify. Thank you! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wellness-project-with-des/id1477570126

Feb 29, 202429:15
146. Shifting Your Subconscious with Hypnotherapy

146. Shifting Your Subconscious with Hypnotherapy

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Amanda Cole about the power of Hypnotherapy.

For detailed show notes and where to find Amanda: accordingtodes.com/146

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Feb 22, 202429:03
145. Building the Foundations of Self-Love

145. Building the Foundations of Self-Love

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

Today's episode is a solo episode. I'm talking with you all about Self-Love.

Listen to Kristin Neff's Ted Talk about Self-Compassion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvtZBUSplr4

To get your free 30-Day Self-Love Challenge downloadable PDF: https://bit.ly/30dayself-lovechallenge 

Sign up for the free 5-Day Self-Love Email Challenge: https://bit.ly/self-loveemailchallenge 

Want to work together? Schedule your free 30-minute consultation call: 

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Show your love and support for the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee: buymeacoffee.com/thewellnessprojectwithdes 

Check out books and products written or recommended by my amazing podcast guests:

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Feb 15, 202418:37
144. Challenging Society's Ideals and Cultivating Self-Worth

144. Challenging Society's Ideals and Cultivating Self-Worth

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Ilona Varo about self-love and body image.

For detailed show notes and where to find Ilona: accordingtodes.com/144


To get your free 30-Day Self-Love Challenge downloadable PDF: https://bit.ly/30dayself-lovechallenge 


Sign up for the free 5-Day Self-Love Email Challenge: https://bit.ly/self-loveemailchallenge 


Want to work together? Schedule your free 30-minute consultation call: 

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Show your love and support for the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee: buymeacoffee.com/thewellnessprojectwithdes 


Check out books and products written or recommended by my amazing podcast guests:

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I would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to leave a review for my podcast on iTunes and/or Spotify. Thank you! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wellness-project-with-des/id1477570126

Feb 08, 202431:06
143. Navigating Workplace Burnout and Cultivating Professional Well-being

143. Navigating Workplace Burnout and Cultivating Professional Well-being

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Elena Simonsen about workplace burnout.

For detailed show notes and where to find Elena: accordingtodes.com/143

Want to work together? Schedule your free 30-minute consultation call: 

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Check out books and products written or recommended by my amazing podcast guests:

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Feb 01, 202434:14
142. Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder

142. Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with you all about Seasonal Affective Disorder- what it is, how it may be affecting you, and ways to combat it.

Read my blog all about Seasonal Affective Disorder here: https://accordingtodes.com/how-seasonal-affective-disorder-may-affect-you

Want to work together?? Schedule your free 30-minute consultation call: 

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I would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to leave a review for my podcast on iTunes and/or Spotify. Thank you! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wellness-project-with-des/id1477570126

Jan 25, 202414:24
141. Healing from Sexual Trauma

141. Healing from Sexual Trauma

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Danielle Shea about healing from sexual trauma.  

For detailed show notes and where to find Danielle: accordingtodes.com/141

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Jan 18, 202438:36
140. Learning to cope with lifelong anxiety
Jan 11, 202433:02
139. Setting Intentions: A New Approach to the New Year

139. Setting Intentions: A New Approach to the New Year

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak with people about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I'm talking with you all about setting intentions and how and why setting intentions may be more beneficial than making New Year's Resolutions.

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Jan 04, 202414:26
138. Season Finale: Reflecting on an Incredible Year

138. Season Finale: Reflecting on an Incredible Year

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak with people about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

This is the season finale of season 4! 

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Dec 21, 202308:12
137. The Roadmap to Mysterious and Chronic Health Issues

137. The Roadmap to Mysterious and Chronic Health Issues

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak with people about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Karsyn Sprague about how mysterious health issues and chronic illnesses impact mental health. 

For detailed show notes and where to find Karsyn: accordingtodes.com/137


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Dec 07, 202348:27
136. The Importance of Sleep and How to Improve Your Zzz's

136. The Importance of Sleep and How to Improve Your Zzz's

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak with people about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Paul Bright about sleep- the negative effects of not getting enough or good quality sleep, sleep disorders, the importance of sleep, and how you can improve your sleep habits and hygiene. 

For detailed show notes and where to find Paul: accordingtodes.com/136

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Nov 30, 202338:11
135. Finding Purpose Through Love and Loss

135. Finding Purpose Through Love and Loss

Nov 09, 202336:10
134. The Ways Volunteering Can Transform Your Life

134. The Ways Volunteering Can Transform Your Life

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak with people about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Ian Westmoreland about how volunteering completely transformed his life.

For detailed show notes and where to find Ian:accordingtodes.com/134

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Oct 26, 202332:39
133. Building your resiliency

133. Building your resiliency

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des, where I speak with people about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement into your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Patricia Morgan all about resiliency.

For detailed show notes and where to find Patricia: accordingtodes.com/133

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Oct 12, 202326:22
132. How Looking Back Can Help to Heal a Wounded heart

132. How Looking Back Can Help to Heal a Wounded heart

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des, where I speak with people about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement into your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Morgan Rockwell about how looking back on your past can help to mend your broken or wounded heart.

For detailed show notes and where to find Morgan: accordingtodes.com/132

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Sep 28, 202318:37
131. Identifying and Treating the 3 Root Causes of Anxiety

131. Identifying and Treating the 3 Root Causes of Anxiety

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des, where I speak with people about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement into your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Noelle McWard about anxiety: the 3 root causes she has identified, what they are, how they may be impacting you, and how to treat them.

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Sep 14, 202338:29
130. Regulating Your Nervous System with Somatic Practices

130. Regulating Your Nervous System with Somatic Practices

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak with people about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I spoke with Jackie Stewart about how she healed her nervous system with somatic practices.

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Aug 31, 202322:41
129. Learning Self-Acceptance and How to Live Life Authentically

129. Learning Self-Acceptance and How to Live Life Authentically

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak with people about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Dallas Jordan about learning self-acceptance and how to live authentically as a gay, black man.

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Aug 17, 202325:03
128. Releasing Traumatic Energy from Your Body

128. Releasing Traumatic Energy from Your Body

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des where I speak with people about all things mental health and wellness to bring you actionable tips you can implement in your own life to help improve your mental health and overall well-being.

On today’s episode, I speak with Trauma Therapist, Jayden Aubryn about what trauma is, how it gets stuck in your body, and how to release it from your body.

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Aug 03, 202326:52
127. Implementing a joyful morning routine as a self-care practice
Jul 20, 202331:17
126. How to Recover from Burnout
Jul 06, 202325:52
125. How to heal from trauma when therapy is out of reach
Jun 22, 202327:57
124. The Importance of Implementing a Holistic Self-Care Practice
Jun 08, 202331:33
123. How to live a healthy life free from dieting
May 25, 202341:40
122. How to Cope with the Mental Health Needs of You and Your Child

122. How to Cope with the Mental Health Needs of You and Your Child

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Ashley Fontes about parenting three children with mental health needs while navigating her own mental health needs. 

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May 11, 202321:44
121. How to Identify and Clear Energetic Clutter

121. How to Identify and Clear Energetic Clutter

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Tanya Cole-Lesnick about how to identify and clear energetic clutter. 

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Apr 27, 202328:09
120. How to Parent a Teen with Mental Health and Addiction Struggles

120. How to Parent a Teen with Mental Health and Addiction Struggles

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Ann Kaplan about her experience as a parent to a teenager struggling with mental health and addiction. 

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Apr 13, 202344:33
119. The way you dress can improve your mental health

119. The way you dress can improve your mental health

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Rimi Nygi about how the way you dress can improve your mental health. 

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Mar 28, 202322:26
118. Learning how to live intentionally

118. Learning how to live intentionally

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Benoit Kim about how he strives to live his life intentionally after near death experiences. 

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Mar 16, 202337:03
117. Spreading awareness about Endometriosis

117. Spreading awareness about Endometriosis

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Alyssa Chavez about her struggle with Endometriosis and infertility in honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month.

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Mar 03, 202337:49
116. How to Heal from Adversity and Mental Illness with a Change in Lifestyle

116. How to Heal from Adversity and Mental Illness with a Change in Lifestyle

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Chasity Snowden about her mental health journey.

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Feb 16, 202342:32
115. Recognizing and remedying imposter syndrome

115. Recognizing and remedying imposter syndrome

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Dr Emee Vida Estacio about imposter syndrome- how to identify it, its symptoms, and how to remedy it.

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Feb 02, 202334:53
114. The Journey of Healing after miscarriages and abuse

114. The Journey of Healing after miscarriages and abuse

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Daphne Wells about her healing journey after miscarriages and leaving an abusive relationship.

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Jan 19, 202327:59
113. How to improve overall health with a change in lifestyle

113. How to improve overall health with a change in lifestyle

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Dana Frost about how she began to heal after living with chronic illness.

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Jan 05, 202338:22
112. Beating the winter blues

112. Beating the winter blues

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. Today’s episode discusses the winter blues: what it is, its symptoms, and how you can beat it.

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Dec 15, 202208:56
111. The realistic struggles of navigating mental illness

111. The realistic struggles of navigating mental illness

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Erin Wall about navigating her mental health journey.

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Dec 08, 202229:06
110. Helping people recover and heal from addiction

110. Helping people recover and heal from addiction

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Adrienne Tichy about substance use and addiction.

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Dec 01, 202230:29
109. Tips on surviving the holiday season

109. Tips on surviving the holiday season

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode I give you some tips on how to come out of the holiday season unscathed. 

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Nov 17, 202209:06
108. Walking away from a toxic work environment

108. Walking away from a toxic work environment

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Tori Williams about a toxic job negatively impacting her mental health.

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Nov 10, 202252:59
107. Reclaiming Your Voice After Trauma

107. Reclaiming Your Voice After Trauma

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Sara Giita Flores about finding her voice after it was silenced by trauma.

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Nov 03, 202243:08
106. The benefits of facing your fears

106. The benefits of facing your fears

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. In honor of the spooky season, today we are discussing fear.

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Oct 27, 202206:18
105. Pet loss and grief

105. Pet loss and grief

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Julie Marty-Pearson about pet loss and grief.

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Oct 20, 202253:56
104. Owning your truth and living authentically

104. Owning your truth and living authentically

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Paul Forchione about overcoming obstacles related to his Cerebral Palsy.

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Oct 13, 202233:52
103. The toll keeping an abortion a secret had on Mardalena's mental and physical health

103. The toll keeping an abortion a secret had on Mardalena's mental and physical health

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Mardalena Dawn Turpel about the toll having an abortion and keeping it a secret had on her mental and physical health.

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Oct 06, 202216:42
102. Overcoming the challenges of autism

102. Overcoming the challenges of autism

Welcome to my podcast, The Wellness Project with Des. On today’s episode, I speak with Jimmy Clare about overcoming obstacles related to his autism.

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Sep 29, 202224:25